Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (June 28, 2026)


People aboard fishing boats arrive after taking part in the Petik Laut, an annual traditional Javanese thanksgiving ritual during which coastal communities express gratitude for abundant sea harvests, in Pasuruan, East Java province, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP

Malaysia

* Appointment of 22nd Undang of Rembau done without palace interference, says customary council

* Anwar launches RM16.63bil LRT3 Shah Alam Line

* LRT3 Shah Alam: one-month free rides starting Monday, says Anwar

* Woman reported missing in Taiping safe, denies kidnapping claims

* Seven more train sets to be procured for LRT Shah Alam Line, says Loke

* Zahid unveils disaster relief centre amid growing flood challenges in Batu Pahat

* BUDI Diesel subsidy program launches successfully, says Finance Ministry

* Onn Hafiz urges Pakatan to deliver on promises before new manifesto

* Uptrend seen on Bursa Malaysia from Monday (June 29) on stock rotation factor

* Ringgit to trade within RM4.09-4.11 this week ahead of key economic data releases 

* Johor polls: BN's mix of experience, fresh faces key to governing, says Mohamed Khaled

* Nominated assemblymen should not be used as political currency, says Muda president

* Zahid urges Umno leaders to avoid retaliation, focus on positive campaigning in Johor elections

* 'Recycled' candidates with proven track records better than those who shift seats, says Nur Jazlan

* Direction of PAS support for Bersatu, Johor State Election to be determined on Monday, says Takiyuddin

Singapore

* Study finds that teenage boys in Singapore get physically punished twice as often as girls

* Singapore trials new canine-mounted camera system to improve search operations

* Iran says it has sole control over the Hormuz Strait again

* US hearing warns Chinese economic espionage now targets AI

* Polar turns 100: How home-grown bakery became part of everyday Singapore life

* Peace, what peace: Iran and the US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

People aboard fishing boats arrive after taking part in the Petik Laut, an annual traditional Javanese thanksgiving ritual during which coastal communities express gratitude for abundant sea harvests, in Pasuruan, East Java province, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP
People aboard fishing boats arrive after taking part in the Petik Laut, an annual traditional Javanese thanksgiving ritual during which coastal communities express gratitude for abundant sea harvests, in Pasuruan, East Java province, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. -- Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP

Indonesia

* Indonesia's Semeru and Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcanoes erupt repeatedly on the same day

* Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die

* Tourism, climate puts Indonesia's ‘walking shark’ under pressure

* Indonesia's online child safety rules underscore need for collective responsibility

* Indonesia: Dozens held over anti-govt rally

Thailand

* Thaksin’s first ballot in two decades puts Shinawatra spotlight on Bangkok vote

* Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

* Tourism recovery supports food business growth in Bangkok

* Teen’s body found in suitcase in Thailand 

* Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat says

Philippines

* Fisherman shot dead in Philippines

* Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban

* Philippines - Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Mindanao

* Slain Filipina girl’s kin seek charges vs younger suspect in school shooting

* Chinese dissident who fled by sea to South Korea is now in Canada

Vietnam

* Vietnamese police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects in case involving RM39.2mil

* Special class gives autistic children in Vietnam a way to shine

* Vietnam police bust transnational online fraud ring, arrest 12 suspects

* World's No.1 air conditioning company Daikin named official partner Asean United FC events 

People aboard fishing boats arrive after taking part in the Petik Laut, an annual traditional Javanese thanksgiving ritual during which coastal communities express gratitude for abundant sea harvests, in Pasuruan, East Java province, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP)
People aboard fishing boats arrive after taking part in the Petik Laut, an annual traditional Javanese thanksgiving ritual during which coastal communities express gratitude for abundant sea harvests, in Pasuruan, East Java province, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP)

Myanmar

* Myanmar marks World MSME Day

* Twenty-one students faint after experiencing shortness of breath at school in Myanmar

* World Bank approves US$1.1bil emergency financing

Cambodia

* MSMEs vital for Cambodia's growth: minister

* Cambodia and Oxfam ink MoU to integrate informal workers into formal economy

* K-pop stars, actors join fan backlash after South Korea’s shock loss to South Africa

Laos

* Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

* Support for closer science and technology ties at Asean meet in Laos

Brunei

* Brunei briefing boosts online scam awareness

* Malaysian veteran star Khatijah Ibrahim's home-made sauce, 'Sos Cili Pedas' making a mark in Brunei

Aseanplus

* Anwar: Malaysia needs to build drone industry ecosystem

* Nation: Malaysia’s anti-bullying tribunal a first in the world

* Nation: Mindef shortlists four nations for LCS anti-ship missile replacement

* Get healthy: China pushes its weight management plan

* Sexpectations: The overlooked piece of the health puzzle

* South Korea on alert over Chinese and Russian warplanes

* China - Pilot killed, 13 others injured in rare light aircraft crash

* China: Top generals and senior officials stripped of their posts

* Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

* India - Rubio: Trump likely to visit India early next year for trade ties

* South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

* Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

* ‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says

* Luxury fashion expected to show growth as consumers seek ‘normal’ lives

* China moves to raise penalties on auditors as anti-fraud campaign deepens

* Hong Kong needs visionaries to run Kai Tak Cruise Terminal: Rosanna Law

* Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown

* Cakes, diapers and lectures: Protesting ‘cockroaches’ dig in their heels in India

* Hard work and endurance: what Alibaba’s team-building says about its AI drive

* Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals, Chris Tang says

* Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocks

* Earthquake off north-eastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

* Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat says

* Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast

* Chinese man changes locks on vacant flat, sells it to unsuspecting couple for US$103,000

* Karyawan calls for the govt to take over music royalty collections under one single body; Freddie reelected as President at AGM

* Apart from Japan, the Asians are once again missing in the World Cup; round of 32 primer: favorites, African teams abound

* Football: Hamann: Malaysia's World Cup dream starts with grassroots

* 'We're never in it' Iran hits out unfair treatment in the US as theyhead home from the World Cup 

* Soccer - Late drama ends Iran's hopes of reaching World Cup knockouts for first time

 

 

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